Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

M. Chapoutier

M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon

France, Rhone

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.5

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon is an exquisite Syrah from the Northern Rhone Valley in France. This full-bodied red wine displays aromas of leather and dark fruit, with hints of smokiness and pepper. On the palate, the wine is well-structured and balanced, with flavors of blackberry, licorice, and spice. The finish is long and lingering, with bright tannins and a hint of minerality. This is a complex and powerful wine that pairs well with robust dishes such as beef filet, short ribs, and game. Enjoy it now or cellared for up to ten years.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon is a stunning French Rhone Valley red wine.Layers of dark cherry, blackberry, licorice, and graphite aromas are complemented by lovely earthy, herbal notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with smooth tannins and a firm acidity. Notes of cassis, blackberry, and dark chocolate are balanced by a subtle earthiness, while the finish is long and lingering. The overall effect is one of complexity and harmony. A truly stunning expression of French winemaking.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: M. Chapoutier

Region: Rhone

The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.5

0 Review